Hiring: Polymer Manufacturing Technician (1st Shift) Company: Vulcan Industrial Location: Mansfield, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:34:59 Target Skills & Keywords : REST About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience troubleshooting technical/mechanical of industrial equipment, especially for fabric/textile handling and rubber compression/injection presses Required Skills: •VULCAN is a precision engineering, manufacturing, and machining company dedicated to producing high-performance, mission-critical components and solutions for energy, defense, aerospace, and heavy industrial industries. Whether it’s in the field, in the ocean or on the launch pad, we deliver maximum value. •Read and follow technical engineering specifications and work orders to ensure accurate production •Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment including fabric cutting, seaming, preform winding, compression molding, and trimming/marking machines •Continuously observe machine behavior; find and correct changes in noise, temperature, smoothness, etc.; for advanced troubleshooting, precisely report detailed symptoms to Engineering and follow advanced troubleshooting instructions •Perform in-process quality control using calipers, Pi tape, and visual inspection; identify defects and independently respond by adjusting machine parameters to continuously meet product specifications •Operate an assigned station and float across stations during the same shift to share knowledge guidance to non-technician machine operators •Develop and qualify new processes and products against first-draft Engineering specifications •Maintain accurate production logs of output, downtime, and material usage Qualifications: •High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training is a plus •Able to lift 35+ lbs repeatedly and stand/move throughout an entire shift •Ready to work overtime or rotating shifts when needed •Able to read, write, and understand basic English and some technical English •Able to obtain a Vulcan-provided crane and forklift certification; prior crane/forklift experience is a plus •Operational familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control) or ISO quality systems is a plus •Prior experience in automotive, industrial, or aerospace mass production manufacturing is a plus •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance •Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance •Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance Compensation: •; for advanced troubleshooting, precisely report detailed symptoms to Engineering and follow advanced troubleshooting instructions Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!